Bell 206L-1 N3194P
16 January 2003 · B.s. 53, Louisiana, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 16 January 2003 at about 14:26 local time, a Bell 206L-1 registered N3194P was involved in an accident near B.s. 53, Louisiana, United States. 4 people were on board and one died, 3 were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 14:26
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- B.s. 53, Louisiana, United States
- Coordinates
- 31.1701, -91.8687
- Aircraft
- Bell 206L-1
- Registration
- N3194P
- Category
- Helicopter
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Venice → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI03FA056
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The improper approach by the pilot and the settling with power encountered by the pilot.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The on-demand offshore helicopter flight impacted an oil platform during landing. The pilot stated that he was performing a standard pinnacle approach to the helipad. The approach was described as normal until the helicopter crossed over the edge of the platform, at which point the helicopter suddenly descended below the approach path. He reported that an increase of power beyond 100% torque was ineffective in arresting descent rate. The platform was equipped with a windsock located to southeast side of the landing pad. The height of the windsock was such that it intersected the approximate plane formed by the helideck. The windsock was tattered and according to the pilot's report, "the end of the windsock was wrapped around the pole." Disassembly of the engine revealed no anomalies.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2003 | Bell 206L-1 | Oak Grove, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 May 2003 | Bell 206-L4 | Aurora, Colorado, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 May 2003 | Bell 206B | Hurst, Texas, United States | Bell Helicopter Textron | No injuries | - |
| 26 Nov 2003 | Bell 206B | Cranston, Rhode Island, United States | Horsham Valley Airways | Minor injuries | - |
| 10 Oct 2003 | Bell 206L-3 | W. Cameron 509, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 23 Jul 2003 | Bell 206B | Waialeale, Kauai, Hawaii, United States | - | Fatal | 5 |
All 1,732 records for this type
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 3 Feb 2003 | Mooney M20J | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 19 May 2003 | Bell 407 | Franklin, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Apr 2003 | Enstrom F-28F | Monroe, Louisiana, United States | Hanger One | No injuries | - |